Tow-starting (emergency starting)

transmission Vehicles with automatic transmission must not be started by tow-starting. This could otherwise damage the transmission.

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    Distance warning function (vehicleswith DISTRONIC)
    This function provides a warning from a speed of approximately 20 mph(30 km/h), if: • for a period of several seconds, the distance to the vehicle in front is too short for the speed at which you ...

    Trunk emergency release (Sedan)
    You can open the trunk lid from inside the vehicle with the emergency release button. Briefly press emergency release button 1. The trunk lid unlocks and opens. The trunk lid can be unlocked ...

    Driving on flooded roads
    Do not drive through flooded areas. Check the depth of any water before driving through it. Drive slowly through standing water. Otherwise, water may enter the vehicle interior or the engine co ...